NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville International Airport said that the Federal Aviation Administration advised them of reduced flights arriving and departing “due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.”
In a social media post, BNA officials said the FAA notified the airport at 1:25 p.m. adding that flights will be reduced starting at 2:30 p.m. “due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.” News 2 received a statement from BNA, which is below in full:
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority was notified at 1:25 p.m. by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that flights arriving and departing from Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) will be reduced beginning at 2:30 p.m. (CST) due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. This reduction will remain in effect until further notice.
All airlines have been informed. Travelers should check the status of their flight with their airline before arriving at BNA. As a reminder, FAA has sole responsibility for the National Airspace System. For additional questions, please contact the FAA.
The FAA said that on average, departures to BNA are delayed by more than two hours. As of about 2:36 p.m. Tuesday, the FAA provided the following delay trend for BNA:
News 2’s partner, The Hill, reported earlier Tuesday afternoon that multiple airports across the U.S. reported a shortage of air traffic controllers as the government shutdown nears the one-week mark. Hollywood Burbank Airport, Denver International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport each experienced delays Monday caused by staffing shortages, per the FAA.
According to BNA’s webpage about the shutdown, air traffic control services have been expected, meaning they’re essential and would report for duty without pay.
News 2 has sent a crew to BNA to learn more.
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